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Then last night, as the Robins headed up the M5 to take on Wolves at Molineux, the support was shown by the visiting rivals.

Frank Fielding, Luke Steele and Bristol City goalkeeping coach David Coles all wore t-shirts during their warm up with a picture of Ikeme and slogan ‘get well soon Carl’.

Carl Ikeme of Wolves (Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Ikeme has been with Wolves for his entire career, making more than 200 appearances for Wanderers.

Thirty-three of those came last season, having previously been in the team that won the League One title in 2013-14.

Frank Fielding of Bristol City wears a shirt in support of Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme (Image: Robbie Stephenson/JMP)

At the time of his diagnosis Wolves managing director Laurie Dalrymple said: “It would be an understatement to say that everyone at Wolves has been shocked and saddened to hear the news of Carl's diagnosis.

"That relates to both players and staff as Carl has been at the club for a very long time and remains such an integral personality within the group.

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"At the same time, we all know what a fighter and a competitor Carl is, and I have no doubt that he will take all of those attributes into this battle.

"Similarly, its goes without saying that Carl and his family will receive the full love and support that we at Wolves can provide - we are all with him every single step of the way towards a full recovery."